Take the half a banana, 1/3 cup of plain Greek yogurt, 3/4 cup of vanilla soy or almond milk, and 1/3 can of pumpkin and put it all in the blender with about 4-5 regular sized ice cubes.

Blend until it is the desired consistency. To spice it up and add more flavor, a few shakes of McCormick pumpkin spice or McCormick cinnamon powder can be added.

Pour the smoothie into a glass. Add a few shakes of the cinnamon powder or pumpkin pie spice to top it off, and there’s a different fall treat your guest will not expect – but, will be sure to delight.

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Looking for a tasty yet healthy snack? Well look no further! Try a homemade fruit smoothie.

Fruit smoothies are a delicious dessert that any one of any age will enjoy. You can even save money by making them in the comfort of your own home. All you need is unsweetened frozen juice concentrate, some fresh fruit (frozen optional), then add ice or water. If you are looking for a creamier flavor, try adding some low-fat milk and yogurt.

Check out our home page for recipes for fruit smoothies. We intend to experiment and share our best finds and recipes. If you have a good recipe please share it. Go to http://www.recipesforfruitsmoothies.net to see this months recipes.